Legislative Council

Thursday 18 September 2025

Police—Family and domestic violence

"Sovereignty Never Ceded" rally

Answer

Hon Matthew Swinbourn (Minister for the Environment) (5:02 pm): I have answers to question without notice 756 asked by Hon Jess Beckerling and question without notice 769 asked by Hon Rod Caddies to me representing the Minister for Police.

The answer to the question from Hon Jess Beckerling is as follows.

(1) Zero.

(2) There are three officers subject to a final FVRO where the FVRO was served since the commencement of the Firearms Act 2024. None of these officers are currently undertaking operational duties.

(3)–(4) WA police officers with an FVRO are subject to a range of restrictions dependent on the unique circumstances of each case.

The answer to the question from Hon Rod Caddies is as follows.

(1) No.

(2) Not applicable.

(3) The Western Australia Police Force did not grant permission for the protest in question.

(4) Not applicable.